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A case report of primary malignant melanoma of the cervix

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Primary malignant melanoma of the cervix is an extremely rare malignant tumor, accounting for less than 0.5% of all cervical malignancies [1]. This article reports a case of a 66-year-old female patient who presented with "vaginal bleeding" and was diagnosed with primary malignant melanoma of the cervix via colposcopic biopsy and immunohistochemistry. The patient received dacarbazine chemotherapy. Through a systematic review of previous literature, this paper summarizes the clinicopathological features, diagnostic criteria, treatment strategies, and prognostic factors of this disease.

Source: Current Problems in Cancer Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.cpccr.2026.100412

Authors: Ya Liu, Demei Ma, Ping Zhang, Yongxia Yang

Institution: Second Hospital of Shandong University

Language: English

Topic: Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,030